The Gnoshery

Pokemon Prerelease - Pitch Black at MIDNIGHT!
2026-07-04 00:00 - 03:00 (America/Chicago) | The Gnoshery, 23 N. 3rd Ave, STURGEON BAY, WI, 54235, United States
Pokemon Pitch Black Prerelease at Midnight!
Pokemon Pitch Black Prerelease at The Gnoshery at Midnight!
Pokemon Pitch Black Prerelease at the Gnoshery!
Nothing is cooler at Midnight in downtown Sturgeon Bay than a Midnight Pokemon Pitch Black Prerelease – brand new cards and fun at The Gnoshery! Be among the first to play with the brand-new Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion.

Your $40 entry includes a Build & Battle Kit to construct your tournament deck, three casual games against fellow trainers, and three additional Pitch Black booster packs at the end of the event. We’ll crack packs, play 3 matches and have fun before dawn!
Enjoy the great Coffee and Beverages at The Gnoshery too!
DOORS OPEN AT 11:30 PM

Event DetailsDate: Saturday, July 4, 2026Time: 12:00 AMEntry: $40 (Includes tournament & picnic)Format: Sealed (3 rounds of Swiss play
Want to know what’s in your Build and Battle – check this 0ut!

In the Prerelease format, players compete using a 40-card deck with four Prize cards set aside at the start of play, as opposed to a 60-card deck with six Prize cards. Prerelease is perfect for introducing new Trainers to the exciting world of the Pokémon TCG with quick, fun games, and it gives seasoned Trainers a window into everything Mega Evolution—Pitch Black has to offer. Due to the limited card pool and the variance of cards that can be acquired in a Build & Battle Box, Prerelease events are a great opportunity to flex your creative deck-building muscles.
Each Build & Battle Box includes four Mega Evolution—Pitch Black booster packs and a 40-card, ready-to-play deck featuring key cards from current and prior expansions, as well as one of four unique foil promo cards. Depending on which promo card you get, you could be playing with the always-electric Miraidon, carefree Slowbro, sneaky Dhelmise, or bulwark Bastiodon.

Pokemon Pitch Black Poke-Picnic Prerelease - July 4th!
2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00
Pokemon Pitch Black Prerelease at the Gnoshery!
Celebrate July 4th with the Pokemon Pitch Black Prerelease – brand new cards and summer food fun at The Gnoshery! Be among the first to play with the brand-new Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion.
Your $40 entry includes a Build & Battle Kit to construct your tournament deck, three casual games against fellow trainers, and three additional Pitch Black booster packs at the end of the event. Plus, enjoy a full Poke-Picnic featuring hot dogs, watermelon, and festive Pokémon fun! Space is limited, so secure your spot online today.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, July 4, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Entry: $40 (Includes tournament & picnic)
Format: Sealed (3 rounds of Swiss play)
Register: the-gnoshery.com
Pokémon Pitch Black Set Highlights (For Kids & Families!)

Perfect for Young Collectors: With over 115 cards, this set is smaller than usual. It is much easier and more rewarding for kids to collect their favorite cards and complete the whole set!
Mega Evolution Returns: Supercharge your battles! Kids will love pulling giant, high-HP heavy hitters like Mega Darkrai ex and Mega Excadrill ex.
Beautiful Art Cards: Look out for over 35 rare, shiny, full-art cards. They feature gorgeous, alternate illustrations that look amazing in any collector’s binder.
Exclusive Promo Card: Every player at our Poke-Picnic gets a special, alternate-art promo card inside their kit that you can’t find in regular booster packs!

The Pokemon Pitch Black expansion boasts more than 35 special illustration cards, making it a highly anticipated set for collectors. The official rarity structure breaks down as follows:

11 Illustration Rares: Full-art versions showcasing basic and evolution line Pokémon in distinct artistic styles.
18 Ultra Rares: High-sheen textured treatments covering both Pokémon ex and top-tier Trainer cards.
6 Special Illustration Rares (SIRs): The ultimate chase cards of the set, featuring alternate-art textures for elite Pokémon and Supporter characters.Here’s the official Pokemon Press Release! https://press.pokemon.com/en/MEDIA-ALERT-New-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Mega-EvolutionPitch-Black-Ex
